surfactant
ETHYL PEG-15 COCAMINE SULFATE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
An ethoxylated coconut-derived amine sulfate used as a surfactant and antistatic agent in hair and skin cleansers, providing mild cationic character and improved conditioning at acidic formulation pH.
Skin benefits
- Ethoxylated amine sulfate offering surfactant and antistatic action
- Useful in hair conditioners and detergent systems for substantivity
- Helps disperse oils and improve foam quality
- Provides mild cationic character at acidic pH
Known concerns
- PEG-derivatives can carry trace 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide contaminants
- Ethoxylated amines are potential mild skin and eye irritants
- Limited public safety data specific to cosmetic exposure
- Sulfate moiety adds anionic load that may irritate sensitive scalp
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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